Trial Resumes in OPP Officer Killing Case

April 23, 2025, 10:21 am

Defence lawyers are on the resume trail in a high-stakes courtroom drama over the fatal shooting of an OPP officer. With closing arguments back in session, the case continues to unravel twists that keep everyone guessing about law enforcement accountability.


ottawacitizen.com / Bellefeuille was unresponsive and crying after shooting OPP officer

Bodycam video of Bellefeuille's ambulance ride to hospital was shown to the jury Wednesday in the first-degree murder trial.

torontosun.com / ‘No evidence’ woman accused of murder knew OPP officer would be fatally shot: Defence

A woman co-accused of murder in the 2022 death of a provincial police officer was used as an “unwitting shield” by the shooter, her defence lawyer claimed Wednesday, arguing there’s no evidence she knew shots would be fired or that the shooter had a gun. Ontario Provincial Police Const....

citynews.ca / Defence closing arguments resume at trial of pair accused in Haldimand OPP officer killing

Defence lawyers are continuing their closing arguments on Wednesday in the trial of two people accused of the shooting death of an OPP officer more than two years ago. Ontario Provincial Police Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot on Dec. 27, 2022 while responding to a vehicle in a ditch west of...

globalnews.ca / Defence closing arguments resume at trial of pair accused in OPP officer killing

Defence lawyers are continuing their closing arguments today in the trial of two people accused of fatally shooting a provincial police officer more than two years ago.

winnipegfreepress.com / Defence closing arguments resume at trial of pair accused in OPP officer killing


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